Coming up with the idea, executing, and producing the yearbook and newspaper are more complex than what meets the eye. These publications work throughout the school year to deliver their best work to be distributed to the Plant student body. Someone must organize this work, where the true behind-the-scenes work comes into play. Mrs. Porcelli, the teacher of the two classes; Ellianna Valenburg and Bella Johnson, the editors in chief of the newspaper; and Riley Nichols and Maria Palios, the editors in chief of the yearbook, work to organize and create many assignments to make the two publications a reality.
Even with the work, the sought-after position offers benefits. Palios describes her favorite part of designing the yearbook as creating the book. Palios states, “Being able to have a say in the theme of the book and developing that theme and the look and the vibe and being able to look over that and make sure it’s cohesive throughout the whole thing.”
Nicholas, the other yearbook editor-in-chief, also claims her favorite part about being an EIC is developing the yearbook and managing each part of the book. However, being an EIC comes with responsibility. Nicholas explains, “It’s hard to be an EIC because you must be aware of everything going on and think about how things will work in advance. It was a lot, but so worth it to get where I am.”
Similarly, the newspaper’s editors-in-chief must work diligently to make the publication a reality. One of these editors, Valkenburg, wears many hats when completing her responsibilities as an editor-in-chief.
She describes the work as “Challenging, but I still love it, and it’s worth it after working so hard for the three years before this.” Valkenberg was a staffer for two years and then a News editor in her junior year.
Similarly, Valkenberg’s partner, Bella Johnson, seeks the rewards of taking on her difficult job. Johnson mentions, “The hardest part of being EIC is having to tell people what they’re doing wrong because many people don’t take that well. However, it’s gratifying. Whenever you can see somebody grow in writing, you’re a part of that.” Johnson was the Sports editor in her junior year.
Plant Publications sponsor, Christina Porcelli, has played an enormous role. Porcelli has been in charge of the Journalism Department since 2015 and claims her favorite part about her job is “For most of the part I get for all four years, so by the end of our time together, I really know them.”
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